2 days later, I was making a sandwich to bring to my son. He has a practice again today with Philip. So far, everything is fine with him. He's enjoying his practice with his uncle. He is always excited every day and when he comes home, he is very tired. As expected."What are you doing mom?" I looked at my daughter who was beside me and looking to what I am making. "I'm making a sandwich for your brother."“Sandwich? Is brother always busy? Why can't I go with him?""Because kids are not allowed there.""Mama, my brother is also a kid." I stopped putting the strawberry jam when Stefanny said that."Well your brother is an exemption.""How about sister-""And your sister Oceanie too." I cute her off cause I know what was she going to say."Are you going to bring that to my brother, mama?""Yes baby.""Can I come?"Before I can answer, Snow’s voice echoed inside the house."Auntie, can I come? Can I come?”I giggled when I saw how excited she is."Of course baby, you can come with us."
Everyone was very happy when Hannah mentioned Hivo's name. Mom almost cried with joy. I was also holding my chin with so much joy. I was almost in tears as I approached Hannah and hugged her."I miss you," I whispered, enough for her to hear me. I cried even more when she returned the hug. "I'm glad," I heard her say before I let go of her embrace.When I looked at her, her face was still emotionless but her eyes were now settled on me.She's not okay but she's making progress and that's a great news for us.A week later, I was with Amanda, Divine and the children in the sea. We will get small clams to cook later. Steven and Kael will go home so we’re preparing."Girl. What's up with you and Philip?" Divine asked Amanda. This is also what I want to know."Brother look! It's a fish!” Snow. She was with Hivo while Stefanny was with Xave and Oceanie, building a sand castle."Hivo, please watch Snow.""Yes mom, don't worry."I turned to Amanda, she was already frowning at Divine who’s now
We’re wide awake while waiting for Steven to call me. I am nervous as fvck. How can I calm down if my child is away from me?I wanted to cry and follow them right away.I am reaching Vios now but it took him too long to answer me."Ria?""Vios,""What happened?"He grasped based on my voice that there’s something wrong happening to us. He’s the only one I can rely on."Help me, Vios. Where are you now? Can you go to see Steven?""Why? Is there something wrong?""Stefanny,""What? What happened to my daughter?""Vios, find Steven for me please. Ask him if Stefanny got on the chopper. I can't find her in the Island. Please, Vios. Find my daughter." I criedMy chest was filled with fear.."Don't worry, when did they leave there?""Just last night.""Alright. Come down. I’ll do to see him now.” I heard a bang on the other line. I guess he was in a hurry before the call died."Anj, aren't there any chopper left?" I asked Angie. There was no transportation out of the Island because they use
When the plane landed in Europe, we were immediately greeted by a large number of Felix's men. He immediately introduced me to all of them. They were all armed and their faces were serious while looking at me. I saw how the general would give orders to his men using eye movements before he approached us and bowed for respect."It's our pleasure to meet you heiress." He said as one knee touched the ground."Thank you. Please lead us the way.""This way ma'am," We immediately got into the car that was parked outside the airport.. We went straight to the headquarters that Felix said where the people who could help us were.All the armed men in the back were on fire. "Hija, you go to sleep first. You'll need strength later to talk to them. They won't follow the-""Someone whom they don't see the potential of being a leader. I know that Felix. I'm ready to talk to them later." Felix smiled proudly at me while looking into my eyes.“Don't worry; your daughter is a badass. She was raised
"Sydney, what do you want?" I asked my sister while looking at the menu."Anything just fine," she said.“Okay,” after I uttered our food we’d like to take to the waiter, I then give my attention to Sydney. I miss her.We rent this restaurant named "Lauve" owned by Felix's friend. So we are the only ones here and all the bodyguards are on standby.I stared at Sydney for a minute. Sadness is evident in her eyes. It's been a long time since we last met."How are you?"My sister and I have always been close before."I'm fine Sydney. What happened to you? Why did you disappear all of a sudden?""I ran away from home, when mom and dad kicked you out. I looked for you but I couldn't find you anywhere."Why? But why did she do that?"Dad is dead."What? B-But how?"I see. So you don't know.""H-How come?""He was associated with illegal drugs.""Who killed him?""My husband," What?“What do you mean, Syd? And when was that?”"3 or 4 years ago, I think?"If I'm not mistaken, I was starting to
"Are you ready?" I let out a deep breath before nodding to Felix. "Yes Felix, I'm ready."Someone opened the door for me and I meet the people I will need for the upcoming war.I saw thousands of people inside the hall. Everyone was looking at me and I know that they are watching my every move. I was suddenly nervous when I saw the expression in their eyes.I saw their gazes darted onto me. I know they already know that I am one of the leaders they need to respect, and it is my duty to encourage them to follow and obey me. That I am worthy to succeed my father.They are waiting for my voice. It's amazing that even though there are thousands of them inside this hall, you can't hear any noise from them.I turned to Felix and saw his nod as if encouraging me to go on.For the last time I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath then met their eyes."To be honest, I don't know where to start." I started while looking at them all. My voice echoed in this hall which made me even more nervou
My daughter was lying on my lap while I’m waiting for Vios. Every hour that ticks by gives me a lot of anxiety.I immediately stood up when I see someone entering the room, and he’s carrying a cart. Next to him is Vios.The man with the cart picked up the garbage that was on the floor.Vios rushes in."What happened?" I asked him, worriedly. He immediately looked at my daughter."We have no time Steven," he said."Dad?" Stefanny. She rubbed her eyes. She just woke up.Vios looked at my daughter. I don’t know what’s running to his mind."Stef, you're brave, right?" Vios"Yes dad, why?"Vios went the wall behind us. He sat down and did something there.My eyes widened when I saw a small passage. There is a wooden door there that cannot be immediately noticed because it camouflages with the color of the cement wall."Steven," Vios looked at me and I knew right away what he meant. My heart started pounding. I looked at my daughter who was looking at the passage."This is dangerous," I sai
THIRD POVEverything is getting ready. This is the day they have been waiting for. Lia and her men are getting ready for the wedding while Ria is preparing for attacking.Ria sent some of her men to the Island to guard her family. On the other hand, everyone is on guard and alert to what may happen near the church. Ria also sent her men to the sea, on the ground and in the air, so that, Lia won’t have an escape route if ever they successfully infiltrate the wedding.Steven’s friends are bidding their goodbyes to their love ones cause they will move to the city to save Steven."That bastard! What did he think? Is he a male version of damsel in distress that needs to be save?” Ben“Ironic isn't it? Most of the love story, it was the prince who saved the princess, but this time, it's different.” Phians said, laughing. When Stefanny returned to them, they immediately found out about Steven's location but Ria instructed them not to rush because they would lose Steven if they attack reckles
I closed my eyes and touched his chest. I didn't realize that I was slowly retreating because of Yenro's lips attacking me. Before I lost my senses, I used my remaining strength to avert my face from him, which broke our kiss. "I'm not going to church this week." I said and even though my legs were shaking from what we did, I still managed to step my feet to get out of his presence. Wow Amanda! Have you been able to escape from that temptation yet? I should give you a reward. Since then, I haven't been able to look at Yenro again. I never thought that he could break my routine with just one kiss. "Is everything alright? Have we bought everything?” I asked "Why can't you look at me?" I closed my eyes because here he is again with his demand that is difficult for me to refuse. What's going on and he's slowly getting me to follow his wishes? This is not you Amanda. "What are you talking about?" I even faked a laugh just to stay compose. I'm nervous. "Look at me then," he dema
"Am I doing it right?" I looked at Yenro and saw him staring at me. No. I'm not doing it right.He has put the vegetables that I washed earlier in the mixing bowl and the mixture is fine.That prick is picking on me.He's a bully.I frowned and went back to cleaning the rice.I felt Yenro's presence behind me. I was horrified when I felt his body as he slid his two hands to my hand while I am busy washing the rice."You're doing it right, darling."I suddenly felt heat in my body and felt like I was going to get burned by Yenro's caresses.Using his hand, we washed the rice and cook it.I walked away from Yenro because I’m feeling different. I returned to my seat while my cheeks are burning hot because of what happened earlier. He was just smiling while staring at me."Stop smiling," I said with a frown.A smile spread across his lips. This man knows how handsome he is. And he's using his charm for me to beg on my knees.No Yenro. I know your goal."A-Are you coming with Seteven to th
"What are you doing here?" I asked angrily.He did not say anything. He just shrugged and went to our living room and sat down.How rude!"What are you doing here, Yenro?"Why is he here?"Do you have some beer here?" he didn't answer my question.."How did you get in? You're not welcome here."He turned to me. His jaw tightened and he clearly didn't like what I said."I welcome myself here. Welcome home, myself." He sarcastically said. I looked at him."You jerk! Get out of my house."His face was dark and he was staring at the object on the table. I see his biceps running upwards because he's breathing drastically.I hate his guts. I hate him for making me feel nervous. I hate him for making me guilty for no reason."Why did you let Steven stay in your room?"I frowned. So he was here a while ago?"What is it to you then?"His lips parted. He couldn't believe that I answered him that way. I hate this man. "What the fvck Amanda! You're a woman! Yet you let him stay in your room. Are
I moved his hand on my lips in disgust. He angrily punched the wall. What the hell is he thinking? "What! Stop it you bastard!" I raised my voice to him. "Stop being stubborn and let me clean your lips." "Do you have a problem with my lips? Are you going crazy?” His jaw tightened as he turned to me. He hardly catch his breath. I want to provoke him but I am stunned by the emotion I see in his eyes. “This is b*llshit!” He slammed the door behind me and left. He’s going crazy but I think I am the one going crazy because when he got out of the door, I sat down on the floor cause my heart won’t back to its normal beating. I don't know what Yenro is doing. I'm sure of only one thing. I’m acting differently when I’m with him. I'm afraid because it might bring me to a different situation. I don’t want Steven to leave me. I'm still studying and when he doesn't want me anymore, no one will give me money. I'm scared to death. I never went back to the gym. I just texted Steven that I’m
I wanna say, you're the worst but I can't tell him that. Yenro is being sweet this day. I don't have the heart to say bad things to him when he did nothing but help me. "Let's start eating?" I nodded and took some soup that I haven't tasted in a long time. It' sounds exaggerated to say but now, I understand the feeling of people crying because of the food. It's not because they've eaten the food they struggle to eat every day. It's because of the feeling that they remembered someone or something because of that certain food. I only realized the tears in my eyes when Yenro wiped them with his hand. He did not say anything. He was just in front, looking at me and smiling. "You like it?" I nodded. "Does it hurt?" I shook my head. "Then I assume you're happy. Too much that it hurts. That's why you're crying." I said nothing more. I ate quietly and filled myself with foods that I rarely taste. Even if I had to buy them, I still don't know how to make something like this. I us
"We have a game this Saturday. Wanna come?” Steven brushed his lips in my ear causing me to tingle. "Hey, stop it!" I laughed and pushed his head away. He frowned so I laughed even harder. “Ehem!” A sound of tease stopped us. Steven and I turned to him together. It was Yenro. "Hey man! What's up?” I looked away when Yenro looked at me. "What time tomorrow?" he asked Steven. "Maybe 8?" He nodded and looked at his watch. “Kael is looking for you. He said he had something important to say." Yenro said. "What?" He shrugged and glanced at me. "Shit! I still have a class!” Steven complained and turned to me. "I need to go," I smiled and nodded slightly. "Are you okay here? You have two more hours before your next class starts.” Yes. I still have 2 hours but he doesn’t need to worry about my sake. I’m fine. "It's fine. I'm just going to study," my boyfriend nodded gently and kissed me on the forehead. "Alright. Call me when you need me.” He said. "Okay," I said. He finally lef
How did I become the highest? I didn't pass anything yesterday.I turned to Yenro and saw him smiling at me. He slowly raised his hand and clapped so that our classmates will also clap."Get your paper," he whispered.I looked in front and saw the instructor handing me the paper.I stood up in shock and slowly approached our prof. I am trembling as I took the paper and I saw that it was Yenro's handwriting."Congratulations Ms. Ilagan!” Ms. Valde said and my classmates including Yenro applauded again.I looked at him and he winked at me.I returned to my seat. This is absurd. I didn't answer anything yesterday.After I returned to his side, he immediately faced me while ma'am was now writing on the board."I know you didn't review the notes because of me. I'm sorry," he said. Instead of being happy, I glared at him.But I chose not to answer and listen to our prof. I’m mad.What does he think he is? Why did he do that? For what? So that I owe him something?I'm not the mood til’ the
How many days did papa not come home? I held my breath. I don't know where to look for him now. I looked down from my notes and read it. I didn't sleep enough to wait for dad last night and I forgot to review my notes too. I’m so dead. "What are you doing?" I almost jumped in shock when someone suddenly whispered in my ear. Annoyed, I turned to Yenro. What is he doing here? "What are you doing here?" The corner of his lips rose. "You're calling me Yenro?" he said comfortingly. He raised his eyebrows. What if I call him by his name? Is he nuts? "It's your name. Naturally!” I replied auspiciously. “Okay.” He said softly. I took my stuff and tortured him. "It would be better if I just leave. You're disturbing me!" I said and marched off. I don't look at him but I can feel his every gaze behind me. I continued walking until I met Steven. He's smiling from ear to ear with his friends. I didn't call him because I don't want him to disturb me while I'm reviewing my notes for my qu
Hi. This story will be the story of Philip and Amanda. Thanks for reading Ria and Steven's story. Let's go to Amanda next. We can see to her POV how much she suffered from Lia's hands. I hope you will support it as much as you support Steven and Ria. Thank you. Hope someone will like it. Let's see how these two get up together after the greatest downfall that tested their lives."You were my hope when I'm scared and alone in the Canada. You keep me sane in the lion's den. But where are you when I bear the gift we made? You left and I'm alone again. Save me, Philip .”- Amanda ------------------------ PROLOGUE "Who's that girl?" Ben looked at me because the man next to him him pointed at me. I quickly put my notebooks in the bag because I’m going to leave. I don't want anyone to look at me. "There you are. Hivo is looking for you." I was surprised when Hannah, the sister Steven, appeared in front of me. I nodded and went straight to the gym because Steven was there. I know Steven